scholarly journals Public health advocacy - determining a role for staff of a public hospital

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Public Health Advocacy ◽  
Advocacy Role

This study explored the public health advocacy role of staff employed at a major South Australian specialist publichospital that had made an organisational commitment to health promotion.It was concluded that staff did have a role to play in public health advocacy, though the issues pursued primarilyrelated to disease and injury prevention rather than the broader social determinants of health. Staff gained valuableexperience in the political processes of public health advocacy. The hospital had to develop organisationalinfrastructures to support staff so they could undertake public health advocacy on behalf of the hospital. It was alsonecessary for the hospital to implement other changes in order to 'get its own house in order' before issues could beaddressed in the broader community.

Public health advocacy for the prevention of NCDs

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Rayner ◽  
Kremlin Wickramasinghe ◽  
Julianne Williams ◽  
Karen McColl ◽  
Shanthi Mendis
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Public Health Advocacy ◽  
Future Potential

This chapter highlights the need for sustained advocacy to address the challenges posed by the sociopolitical landscape relating to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as described in Chapters 4 and 5. It focuses on advocacy carried out by civil society (non-governmental agencies, charities, academia, and professional organizations). The chapter introduces different tools, tactics, and techniques to influence the setting and implementation of decisions that affect people’s lives. It provides case studies to share the experience of advocacy work carried out to protect against unhealthy diets. The chapter also discusses the role of social media in advocacy and the future potential to contribute towards creating a healthy environment. It concludes by providing a number of recommendations to increase the effectiveness of public health advocacy for the prevention of NCDs.

scholarly journals The Role of Public Health Advocacy in Achieving an Outright Ban on Commercial Tanning Beds in Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. e7-e9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig A. Sinclair ◽  
Jennifer Kay Makin ◽  
Anita Tang ◽  
Irena Brozek ◽  
Vanessa Rock
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
Tanning Beds ◽  
Public Health Advocacy

scholarly journals The role of public health advocacy in preventing and reducing gambling related harm: challenges, facilitators, and opportunities for change

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. David ◽  
Samantha L. Thomas ◽  
Melanie Randle ◽  
Mike Daube ◽  
Susan Balandin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
Public Health Advocacy ◽  
Related Harm

Public Health Advocacy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Burris ◽  
Micah L. Berman ◽  
Matthew Penn, and ◽  
Tara Ramanathan Holiday
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Practice ◽  
Collective Impact ◽  
Public Employees ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Health Advocacy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tax Exempt ◽  
Public Health Advocacy ◽  
The Many

This chapter explores the basic components of the many ways that individuals and organizations introduce their policy preferences into law and practice. The chapter describes the basic steps in developing and implementing a program of advocacy, specifically comparing the Collective Impact Model and the Collaborating for Equity and Justice Framework. It also explores the fundamental debate about the public health advocacy process and reviews legal limitations on political advocacy by public employees and tax-exempt organizations, limitations that have important effects on how advocacy works in public health practice.

Anticipating on a post covid-19 world and the pivotal role of science and technology

Coronaviruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Khan ◽  
Tusha Sharma ◽  
Basu Dev Banerjee ◽  
Scotty Branch ◽  
Shea Harrelson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Outbreak Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Crisis ◽  
Future Outbreak

: Currently, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has transformed into a severe public health crisis and wreaking havoc worldwide. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the public healthcare system's weaknesses and highlighted the urgent need for investments in scientific programs and policies. A comprehensive program utilizing the science and technologydriven strategies combined with well-resourced healthcare organizations appears to be essential for current and future outbreak management.

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